Saad Hariri
latest news & developmentsUS cannot afford to alienate murderous crown prince
With the US announcing its ‘recalibration’ of its relationship with Saudi Arabia, it remains to be seen whether the oil-rich kingdom feels cowed
Rage in the twilight of neoliberalism
People are revolting against inequality, but it is clear that the elites have no plan B
World, bar Israel, condemns Trump Jerusalem announcement
Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has drawn sharp criticism, with the significant exception of Israel.
A month after Hariri saga, Saudi’s Lebanon gambit backfires
Not only did Hariri rescind his resignation, but Riyadh’s power play led divided Lebanese factions to come together to avoid a political breakdown
A month after the Hariri saga, Saudi’s Lebanon gambit backfires
Not only did Hariri rescind his resignation, but Riyadh’s power play led to the joining of divided Lebanese factions to avoid a political breakdown.
Lebanon president asks ex-govt to act as caretakers
Lebanon’s president called on the Cabinet, which collapsed with the resignation of 11 ministers led by Hezbollah, to continue in a caretaker capacity.
Lebanon plunged into uncertainty as govt falls
Lebanon faces a political impasse after Hezbollah and its allies toppled the government over a United Nations-backed tribunal.
Hezbollah threatens to quit Lebanon govt
Lebanon’s government on Wednesday looked set to fall after Hezbollah and its allies warned they would quit unless demands over a UN tribunal are met.
Lebanon’s Hariri to take another stab at forming govt
Lebanon’s president designated Saad al-Hariri prime minister on Wednesday, asking the politician to form a new government for a second time.
Rice visits Lebanon, meets new president
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, on a flying viisit to Beirut, said on Monday she wanted to back Lebanon’s democratic institutions.
Tension reigns after deadly battles in Lebanon
Lebanon was steeped in tension on Saturday after Hezbollah seized control of west Beirut in three days of deadly fighting with pro-government forces, triggering fears of all-out…
Lebanon teeters on brink of civil war
Hezbollah-led opposition fighters seized control of pro-government strongholds in Beirut on Friday as gun battles rocked the Lebanese capital for a third day, edging the nation…